Crystal Shower Falls
New South Wales
At a Glance
About Crystal Shower Falls
Crystal Shower Falls is a unique 'walk-behind' waterfall within Dorrigo National Park, where a curtain of water cascades over a rock overhang that walkers can pass behind. The falls are accessed via the Wonga Walk (6.6 km loop) through World Heritage-listed subtropical rainforest containing ancient coachwood and blackwood trees. The Dorrigo Rainforest Centre nearby provides interpretive displays about the park's ecology.
Crystal Shower Falls Safety & Warnings
["Wonga Walk takes 3–4 hours — start early","Track can be muddy after rain","Leeches common in wet conditions"]
Getting to Crystal Shower Falls
Drive 25 km from Coffs Harbour inland via Waterfall Way to Dorrigo. The Rainforest Centre is 4 km south of Dorrigo township. Dorrigo is 580 km north of Sydney.
Crystal Shower Falls Highlights
Activities at Crystal Shower Falls
History of Crystal Shower Falls
Dorrigo National Park protects a significant section of World Heritage-listed subtropical rainforest in the Coffs Harbour region. Crystal Shower Falls is notable as a rare 'walk-behind' waterfall where visitors can pass beneath the cascading water curtain. The park was gazetted to preserve ancient coachwood and blackwood rainforest ecosystems that have existed for thousands of years.
Tips for visiting Crystal Shower Falls
The Dorrigo Sky Walk (free, wheelchair accessible) offers stunning views over the rainforest canopy and is worth doing even if you don't do the full Wonga Walk.